Summer is still here and that often means hair care is different and also Sunscreen is a must! It’s always a must for me living in sunny So Cal but here are my new favorite to-go-to products from Sun Bum!

The Original SPF 70 Sunscreen Lotion is my favorite! The moisturizing sunscreen formula will protect your skin from harmful UVA/UVB rays and it works great on outings such as the beach and the waterpark! It is water resistant up to 80 minutes and I love the smell! It also leaves my skin soft and it isn’t greasy! I also like the SPF 15 Original Spray Sunscreen! It’s not a very high SPF so I don’t use it daily but this one works well and smells great!

I also love their Shampoo and Conditioner but my favorite is their Beach Formula 3 in 1 Leave in Conditioner because it works and it protects your hair from UV rays. It isn’t sticky and I love taking this one with me on travel. Sonny’s Original Surf Paste is a must and has great hold. It is also great for fine hair. It also smells good and doesn’t flake in your hair.

Summertime is a great time for bright colorful nails (and also pastels!) and Sally Hansen has you covered! I love their New Salon Neon because they’re bright, colorful and fun! It makes nail art easy to do at home! This innovative and effective technology takes neon’s to a new level of bright with glow in the dark technology. With the Textual Feeling appliques, you have the unique ability to customize your look! I like the bright colorful words and they are super easy to apply to your nails! Retails for $7.99.

My favorite nail polish is the Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure because you simply don’t need to use a top coat and I love the shades! My favorites for the Summer are the shades pictured above: (left to right): Back to the Fuchsia, Jaded, and Material Pearl. You can find these where Sally Hansen products are sold!

Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this beauty post. Images: Salon Neon-Sally Hansen. Other images: SoCal City Kids.

The Olay Cleansing Infusion Hydrating Glow Facial Cleanser with Deep Sea Kelp and Aloe Extract is my favorite to-go-to Cleanser this Summer! I like it because it really hydrates my skin! It left my face feeling soft & hydrated and I really like that only a small amount is needed! The Olay Micropolishing Cleansing Infusion Hydrating Glow Facial Cleanser with Crushed Ginger and Citrus Extract is another one I recommend! I like that both are affordable and under $10 too!

The Olay Whips are another beauty must buy this Summer!

Olay Whips deliver powerful skin care with a smooth, matte ﬁnish. Olay Whips are available with and without SPF in Regenerist, Total Eﬀects and Luminous. Each provides youth-restoring beneﬁts, whether you’re looking for smoothness & ﬁrmness, tone perfection or overall nourishment. What I really like is how lightweight they are! My favorite is the Olay Total Effects Whip. It even has SPF 25 which makes it great for Summer (and all year round)!

Look for these products where Olay products are sold!

Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this post. Images: SoCal City Kids.

As balmy summer weather heats up, it is not unusual for people to experience a dramatic increase in perspiration, often causing sensitive skin to “flare up.” This is especially true for children who have eczema. To help keep your child’s skin “cool in the shade,” the experts who make Theraplex® skincare offer summer tips designed to keep sensitivities in check.

To help keep your child feeling cooler and drier, avoid the sun when it is at its strongest (from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m)

Apply a sunscreen SPF 30 or higher. Many pediatric dermatologists recommend physical sunscreens as they may be less irritating than chemical sunscreens.

If your child has been in the ocean or pool, rinse chlorine or salt off with a gentle cleanser and immediately apply a moisturizer such as Theraplex ClearLotion. A light, fast penetrating emollient oil spray, ClearLotion has earned the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance. When applied to damp skin, it uniquely wraps around water on the skin’s surface, sealing in moisture and replacing the natural oils that water and soap can strip away. After towel drying, ClearLotion leaves skin moisturized for hours without greasiness. And, because ClearLotion is a spray, you will be able to apply it to even the wriggliest of children!

Make sure your child drinks plenty of fluids.

For added protection and comfort any time of day or night, try Theraplex Eczema Therapy Moisturizing Skin Protectant with natural colloidal oatmeal. It also has earned the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance. This enriched moisturizing formula helps to relieve dry skin with superior moisturization that lasts for hours. It soothes your child’s dry, sensitive skin without parabens, fragrances, preservatives, or lanolin.

Have you tried their products yet? I had the opportunity to try both and they work great for the whole family! My favorite is the ClearLotion and it is super easy to put on the kids!

It’s that time of the year! Graduation time! Want to look your best? These products are a must-buy!

ZAP ZITS QUICKLY

ACNEFREE MAXIMUM STRENGTH TERMINATOR 10

Don’t let a zit (or two) stand in the way of perfect photos. This dermatologist-recommended acne medicine absorbs faster and deeper to eliminate bacteria and fight breakouts between applications. Micro-sized Benzoyl Peroxide minimizes the over-drying that can occur with ordinary benzoyl peroxide. Triple-action power of chamomile, ginger and sea whip soothes and reduces redness.

I received a sample of this one and although my face no longer breaks out too often…I did have the opportunity to try it out on one stubborn pimple and it works great!

BUZZ AWAY UNWANTED HAIRS

FINISHING TOUCH FLAWLESS COLORS

The new gold-standard in women’s facial hair removal, Flawless instantly and painlessly sweeps away unwanted hair with a new spinning technology destined to make painful plucking or waxing obsolete. Flawless is so gentle it can be used every day without risking redness or irritation to skin, and there is no downtime waiting for regrowth to remove hair.

Prep skin for the day you have been waiting for with Vichy Mineralizing Masks. If you have troubled skin, reach for the Mineral Pore Purifying Mask to de-clog pores. Dry Skin? Go for the Quenching Mineral Face Mask to instantly increase hydration. If you need a little extra boost, go for the glow with the Double Peel Mask.

To ensure gorgeous locks for prom night, start your hair routine the night before by enhancing strands while you sleep. This hair treatment works overnight to deeply nourish your locks, allowing you to wake up with strong, soft touchable hair perfectly primed for your prom style of choice.

Looking for some really great nail polish shades this Spring? Sally Hansen has you covered!

Why involve multiple bottles when a lightning-speed mani is at your fingertips? Sally Hansen Insta-Dri® Nail Color’s newly upgraded 3-in-1 formula with built-in base and top coat offers shiny, extended wear in a single step. The new Insta-Dri is housed in an updated bottle adorned with a gorgeous new logo and comes complete with color-matched caps for a modern, sleek feel and easy shade navigation. The revamped formula delivers an extra day of wear and chip resistance, so you can take that nail look to go- anywhere, anytime. With up to 33% longer wear and chip resistance, up to or almost 3x as many consumers preferred the new formula versus the former. Get ready on the go with Insta-Dri’s brush that covers in one stroke. One stroke, one coat, and you’re done! The fresh updated shade palette co-created by Global Color Ambassador Madeline Poole features gorgeous new hues that still dry in 60 seconds, all in a single coat. Insta-Dri is full coverage, offers longer lasting results and is streak-free, mixing form and fashion to take you from the gym to the street, all while looking fabulous. From soft, subtle neutrals to bright tones that pop, here are the latest vibrant shades to join the Sally Hansen Insta-Dri® range.

Muted And Modern NEW! shades:

Champagne Supernova,White On Time, Taupe To Go, Buff And Tumble, Petal To The Metal, Silver Stallion, Heather Hustle, Thyme Is Money.

Sally Hansen’s Insta-Dri® is the #1 in the quick-dry polish in North America. Sally Hansen Insta-Dri® dries in 60 seconds, delivering full-coverage color and shine in only 1 coat. The 3-in-1 quick-dry formula plus built-in base and top coat makes it easy to do a manicure on the go!

There are too many shades as listed above to picture all of them but I have pictured my favorite 4! I absolutely love the colors and the nail polish doesn’t seem to chip as easily as many other polishes! Look for them all at a store near you that sells Sally Hansen nail products!

Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this post. Images and information were also provided.